Generally I prefer my face to glow, not sparkle. Sparkles are just not my thing. Adding even a single sequin to something is the quickest way to ruin it. Since I am nearly certain this aversion is a response to a deep-seated childhood trauma like wanting a pink sparkly unicorn shirt and being denied it, the… Continue reading There’s Finally a Cure for Phobia of Shiny Eye Shadows
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The Beauty of Earth Day: Free for All Birchbox
Is it just me or does there seem to be a rise in special “days” commemorating the randomest of things? Be it National Candied Orange Peel Day or Lumpy Rug Day, I can appreciate the idea that people are passionate about a wide range of things and every dog should have his day, as the saying goes. That being said, Earth Day is… Continue reading The Beauty of Earth Day: Free for All Birchbox
When it’s Too Hot for Makeup: Pur Minerals 5-Piece Start Now Kit
How do you apply makeup when you have no air conditioning in your bathroom, causing your face to sweat not quite bullets but large tear-shaped drops at minimum before you even walk out the door? Or, for those blessed with central air, which makeup do you use when you know you’ll probably sweat it off… Continue reading When it’s Too Hot for Makeup: Pur Minerals 5-Piece Start Now Kit
Beauty Unbiased Turns One Today!
A year ago today, Beauty Unbiased started with a dream and an Emerson quote. The dream was to write, something I’ve been doing since elementary school when I was creating stories about fictional pregnant teens giving up their babies for adoption. The topic seemed poignant to a ten year old who spent way too much time reading contemporary… Continue reading Beauty Unbiased Turns One Today!
Stephanie Johnson Fall and Holiday Versatile Cosmetic Bags
You only get one chance for a first impression. The first time I saw a Stephanie Johnson cosmetic bag, it was in a photograph used in a blogger’s post about travel beauty products. Despite the fact that the bag was not even the main focus of the post, I couldn’t get past the gorgeous print… Continue reading Stephanie Johnson Fall and Holiday Versatile Cosmetic Bags
My 48 Hours in Warsaw: Exploring Beauty in Poland
Inaugural Polska Cosmetics Conference In what could have easily been the best episode of The Amazing Race ever, if it was, you know, actually an episode of the show, I recently spent a little over 48 hours in Warsaw, Poland, all in the name of beauty. I was invited alongside a fantastic group of beauty… Continue reading My 48 Hours in Warsaw: Exploring Beauty in Poland
Naked Princess: Love, Lust and Lips
If I’m being honest with you, I fell in love at first sight with Naked Princess at the HBA Expo back in June. Who wouldn’t be seduced by their gorgeous packaging, featuring romantic details like scalloped edges and text in flowing cursive? I even shared my excitement about the brand by declaring it one of… Continue reading Naked Princess: Love, Lust and Lips
Guest Blogging on Birchbox
I’ve been asked to guest blog this week over on Birchbox’s blog, folks! I’m very excited for such an amazing opportunity to contribute my summer beauty finds to the always fun, informative, and on trend posts on the Birchbox blog. If you haven’t yet liked me on Facebook or followed me on Twitter, now would be the time to do… Continue reading Guest Blogging on Birchbox
Party Nails by Lola Barcelona
In honor of Spain’s football team winning the Euro Cup, it seems like the perfect time to share my Lola Barcelona nails in ‘Party’. Lola Barcelona made their US debut at the HBA Global Expo Splash Pavilion (which you will be hearing a lot more about soon) only a few weeks ago. Lola’s lip glosses and nail polishes… Continue reading Party Nails by Lola Barcelona
Win the Birchbox and Glamour Five Senses Box
When it comes to giveaways, I’ll admit I’m a little obsessed. I will enter whatever contest has a desirable prize, as long as I can actually figure out how to enter it. That leads to my two pet peeves when it comes to internet giveaways: When a contest is so complex you aren’t quite sure… Continue reading Win the Birchbox and Glamour Five Senses Box
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